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Míchel says Amrabat and Brandt could return for Ajax against Twente
Ajax beat Midtjylland in the Conference League, pulling away in the second half.
Sofyan Amrabat and Julian Brandt, two key summer signings, missed the match with injuries.
Coach Míchel Sánchez said he has not ruled out their return for Sunday's away game against FC Twente.
He will assess how the pair recover before deciding whether they can play.
Ajax lead Twente by one point, while Twente are fourth in the Eredivisie.
The match in Enschede is scheduled to start at 14:30 on Sunday.
Míchel Sánchez said Sofyan Amrabat and Julian Brandt could be available for Ajax’s match against FC Twente on Sunday.
Both players missed Ajax’s match against Midtjylland because of injuries.
Míchel said their availability would depend on how they recover before the game.
Ajax travel to face fourth-placed Twente in Enschede.
Ajax lead Twente by one point, and the match is scheduled to start at 14:30.
- Who
- Ajax, coached by Míchel Sánchez, may have Sofyan Amrabat and Julian Brandt back.
- What
- Ajax could regain the two injured players for its match against FC Twente.
- When
- Sunday at 14:30. The article was published on 5 November 2026.
- Where
- Enschede, at FC Twente’s ground.
- Why
- Amrabat and Brandt missed the match against Midtjylland because of injuries. Their availability depends on their recovery.
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Ajax signed Amrabat and Brandt, who went on to secure starting places.
Amrabat and Brandt missed the match with injuries, and Youri Baas and Oscar Gloukh took their places.
Míchel said he would assess how the two players recovered before deciding whether they could face Twente.
Ajax are scheduled to play an away match against FC Twente in Enschede at 14:30.
- Potential returns
- Sofyan Amrabat and Julian Brandt
- Injury absences
- Both missed the match against Midtjylland
- Opposition
- FC Twente, fourth in the Eredivisie
- League gap
- Ajax lead Twente by one point
- Kick-off
- Sunday at 14:30